ANNE ARBOR, Mich – Coinciding with the week of National Girls and Women in Sports Day, the Ann Arbor Sports Commission, in partnership with Concordia University Ann Arbor, presents the “Washtenaw County Celebration of Girls and Women in Sport” on Feb. 10, 2024.
The celebration will held at The Kensington Hotel in Ann Arbor. Sponsored by Epic Races, Even Hotel, and The Kensington Hotel, this conference will speak about female empowerment in sports.
“In alignment with the spirit of National Girls and Women in Sports Day, observed on Feb. 7, this event is not just a celebration but an educational experience focusing on the holistic development of female athletes,” a news release states. “The conference will feature educational panel discussions on critical topics such as the health, development, and long-term engagement of female athletes, as well as the unique challenges they face in the sports arena. These panels will be invaluable for athletes, parents, and anyone interested in the advancement of women in sports.
The panel discussions include speakers such as Grace Latz, a 2016 rowing Olympian; Jenna Trubiano, head coach of women’s ice hockey at the University of Michigan; Emily Eitzman, technical director of the United States Amputee Football Federation; Eva Solomon, founder/CEO of Epic Races; among other notable speakers.
“We are delighted to offer an opportunity for open dialogue on issues that impact girls and women in the athletic world,” says Meaghan Hughes, director of the Ann Arbor Sports Commission. “Our event aims to inform, inspire, and involve the community in supporting the growth and success of our female athletes.”
Tickets are available for $5, with proceeds benefiting Girls Group Ann Arbor, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering young women. Girls Group Ann Arbor focuses on helping young women achieve emotional and economic self-sufficiency by ensuring they graduate from high school and embark on their college or career journeys.
For more information and schedules or to purchase tickets, please visit https://www.annarbor.org/sports-commission/womeninsport/.
